Description
Ina Garten’s refreshing avocado grapefruit salad combines zesty citrus with creamy avocado in a light, elegant dish. California ingredients create a perfect balance of flavors that will delight palates and showcase fresh, seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) mixed greens (spinach or leaf lettuce)
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- ¼ cup (36 g) chopped almonds
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) champagne vinegar
- 1 tbsp (21 g) honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Segment Preparation: Meticulously extract grapefruit segments, eliminating membrane and white pith for a pure, clean citrus profile.
- Almond Preparation: Crush raw almonds into fine, consistent fragments to provide a delightful textural contrast throughout the salad.
- Avocado Processing: Cut ripe avocado into precise, uniform cubes that showcase the fruit’s creamy interior and maintain structural integrity.
- Greens Selection: Carefully rinse and completely dry mixed salad greens, ensuring crisp and pristine leaves for optimal presentation.
- Dressing Creation: Emulsify honey, champagne vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil in a smooth, harmonious blend that enhances the salad’s delicate flavors.
- Ingredient Assembly: Gently layer grapefruit segments, almond pieces, avocado cubes, and greens in a spacious serving vessel to maximize visual appeal.
- Dressing and Seasoning: Elegantly cascade the prepared vinaigrette over the ingredients, then sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the natural taste profile.
- Final Tossing: Delicately integrate all components using minimal movement, preserving the salad’s structural beauty and preventing ingredient bruising.
Notes
- Segment with Care: Remove all white pith from grapefruit to prevent bitter taste and ensure clean, pure citrus flavor.
- Prep Avocado Perfectly: Cut avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain creamy, fresh texture.
- Dress Strategically: Drizzle dressing lightly and toss gently to prevent wilting delicate greens and crushing soft ingredients.
- Serve Instantly: Enjoy salad immediately after preparation to preserve crisp greens, vibrant colors, and optimal texture of fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg